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Elk Rapids, Mich. – As the second quarter comes to a close, Short’s is excited to announce our third
quarter specialty releases. This selection includes some of our summer favorites, and some incredible
new releases that will tickle your tastebuds and delight your senses.

“We’re excited about this quarter because it’s a great combination of tried and true Short’s hits as well as
some of our new favorite creations. We’re covering a lot of bases this quarter—experimental, fruity, dark,
hoppy, hybrids, seltzers…we’ve even morphed one of our most sacred beers into seltzer form and are
putting out a Sour Grape Ale!” Said Tony Hale, Short’s Chief Innovation Officer.

July 10Shortsicle – Tart Ale
6 pack bottles – 7.1% ABV
Shortsicle is a Tart Ale brewed with strawberry, pineapple, and lactose. With a smooth texture from the
lactose and oats, there is a light tartness that blends with the fruit and malt. Orange in color and bursting
with tart pineapple and sweet strawberry aromas, this beer is reminiscent of a tart, fruity, summer treat.
Distribution area: MI, IL, OH, IN, WI, CO, FL

August 7Most Excellent Stellar – Double IPA
6 pack bottles – 9.5%
Most Excellent Stellar is a Double IPA brewed with exclusively Amarillo hops. Copper colored with a large
white head and beautiful lacing, this beer carries huge citrus aromas. Well balanced from the simple malt
bill, grapefruit flavors are the star of this beer. Medium bodied and finishing slightly warm from the alcohol,
Most Excellent Stellar is an exemplary big brother to Stellar Ale.
Distribution area: MI

We used the classic combination of fruit from our beloved Soft Parade beer and turned it into a crisp, and
easy drinking hard seltzer. The combination of raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries
create a beautiful pink color and a pop of berry juiciness to this refreshing seltzer.
Distribution area: MI

September 4DaVine – Sour Grape Ale (Label Art TBD)
6 pack bottles – 5.5% ABV
A lighter bodied sour golden ale made with pinot noir grape juice from Chateau Chantel on Old Mission
Peninsula. A perfume of fruity vinous aromas gathers at the top of the glass, released by the ample
amount of carbonation within. Strong wine-like flavors present tart, clean, and slightly dry qualities that
have an astringency similar to the tannins in wine, impacting the entire mouth from top to bottom. Noble
hop additions present wonderful earthy hop characteristics, complimenting the overall personality and
providing a mellow bitterness into the finish.
Distribution Area: MI, IL, OH, IN, WI, CO, FL

September 18LOUD – Wet Hopped India Pale Ale
6 pack bottles – 5.5% ABV
LOUD is a wet-hopped IPA made with Southern Cross and Michigan Copper hops. Golden in color with a
slight haze and prominent frothy head, this beer has the aroma of a quintessential wet-hopped ale.
Leading with piney, floral, citrus, and tropical hop flavors blended with light biscuity notes from the malt,
LOUD is medium-bodied and finishes dry.
Distribution area: MI

About Short’s Brewing Company
Located in the heart of Downtown Bellaire, MI, Short’s Brewing Co. was established in 2004 by Joe Short.
In 2009, Short’s began keg and bottle distribution in Michigan via their Elk Rapids Production Facility. The
brewery is known widely for their flagship and experimental brews including Soft Parade, Local’s Light,
and Huma Lupa Licious. Short’s prides themselves on producing fearlessly creative beers, handmade by
people who care in Northern Michigan.
Short’s Brewing Co also has a passion for beverage innovation and created Starcut Ciders in 2014 and
Beaches Hard Seltzer in 2019. Both brands push the boundaries of ingredients and fermentation
innovation to create unique, premium beverages.

New Holland Brewing reveals three Dragon’s Milk Reserve varieties for its first online beer release

Holland, Mich. — New Holland Brewing Company has announced the return of its beloved imperial stout, Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash. Layers of chocolate, coffee and vanilla coalesce into a stout fit for Smaug himself, and at 17 percent ABV, this is a beast best savored. Triple Mash ages for one year in New Holland Spirits oak bourbon barrels, multiplying the Dragon’s Milk flavors to truly epic proportions.

In response to the pandemic, New Holland will implement its first ever online beer release, honoring Triple Mash with a virtual “Day of the Dragon.” While social distancing measures have transformed the way we connect with our favorite breweries, Dragon’s Milk Brand Manager Dominic Bergquist sees the bright side to this virtual release.

“Dragon’s Milk has always been about celebration and creating savored moments. The online release allows us to still get these awesome brews to our fans for them to enjoy at home and celebrate the arrival of summer, backyard bonfires and hopefully a s’more or two,” Bergquist said. “While we aren’t able to raise a glass together, this batch of Reserves is certainly worthy of a virtual ‘cheers.'”

Beer enthusiasts can place their orders on Saturday, May 16 beginning at 11 a.m. through 11 p.m. New Holland Mug Club members will receive an access code via email for early entrance, starting at 10:30 a.m. Drinkers can select their preferred location for pick up (Knickerbocker in Grand Rapids or Pub on 8th in Holland) which will begin starting on June 1st.

At $24.99 a 4-pack with a two case limit, payment will occur online at point of purchase followed by a confirmation email. Pick up of all orders begins Monday, June 1. Proxies will be allowed, but all individuals must present a copy of the order confirmation upon arrival at either New Holland Brewing location. Act fast, Triple Mash is only available for purchase on the order day only and it won’t see distribution outside of the pubs.

“One of our favorite places to share a Dragon’s Milk is around the campfire, and this brew pays tribute to those legendary summer nights,” Bergquist said. “A blend of Highland and Speyside scotch barrels bring just a hint of peated smokiness that accentuates the roasted notes of our signature stout, while toasted marshmallow aroma and flavors set the stage for a rich, chocolatey finish.”

Both beers go online at the same time as Triple Mash for $17.99 a 4-pack with no limits. Stroopwafel will only be available at New Holland brewpubs while 2020 Reserve 2 will be distributed throughout the Dragon’s Milk footprint. Check out a limited amount of Dragon’s Milk merchandise on the web store too, including the 2020 edition of the Dragon’s Milk Triple Mash Teku glass for $15.

Production Manager Jason Salas expressed his pride in helping orchestrate this event. “We couldn’t be more excited about how these beers turned out,” Salas said. “It’s extremely difficult to produce just one Dragon’s Milk Reserve, but our brewing team rose to the challenge to bring all three of these to life.”

Seasonal favorite Ichabod returns this month with flavors of real pumpkin and spice

HOLLAND, Mich. – One of fall’s most legendary pumpkin ales rides again this month with the limited-release batch of “Ichabod” by New Holland Brewing Company, a West Michigan-based craft brewer and distiller.

Ichabod sets the mood for the season with the perfect blend of malted barley, real pumpkin and bewitching notes of cinnamon and nutmeg for a delicious and inviting brew. The result is an approachable and enjoyable beer with an alcohol content of 4.5%. The brew will be offered on tap at pubs across the Midwest and sold in six-pack cans ($9.99 MSRP) at major and specialty craft beer retailers. Ichabod’s label depicts the iconic and spooky “Headless Horseman” character with a wicked pumpkin in hand.

“We released Ichabod for the first time more than twenty years ago and it was one of the first beers we ever brewed,” said Joel Petersen, Vice President of Beer Sales. “The anticipation of this limited-batch ale remains one of our most anticipated releases every fall. For the second year, fans can find Ichabod in six-pack cans.”

To celebrate the Halloween season, New Holland Brewing will host two screenings of Tim Burton’s film, “Sleepy Hollow,” while tapping Ichabod at the events:

Holland Brewery’s summer releases focus on Michigan outdoor pastimes

HOLLAND, Mich. – Michigan summers are defined by outdoor adventuring, days spent in the woods or trips to the “Big Lake.” Big Lake Brewing, one of the fastest-growing craft breweries in Michigan, just announced two new IPAs for the summer months that capture the flavor of Michigan summertime activities—Lake King, an American IPA, and Camper, a New England IPA.

In a reference to reeling in that prized King Salmon on the Great Lakes, Lake King is an American IPA brewed with Columbus hops, which presents a clean, bright lemony flavor. Featuring a King Salmon on the label, Lake King is the perfect complement to take out on the boat during a fishing trip on Lake Michigan, or on one of Michigan’s many inland lakes.

Camping culture is the defining character of Michigan’s summer and autumn months. Whether you’re camping in a tent, trailer, RV, cabin or just under the stars, Big Lake celebrates getting out into nature with Camper, a bold, New England IPA. With its blast of citrus-forward hops and a hazy color, Camper is the perfect beer for summers around the campfire at our beautiful campgrounds throughout the state.

“We take our inspirations from Michigan’s amazing natural resources and outdoor activities, and combine what makes them great, with the beers we like to drink,” said Travis Prueter, co-founder of Big Lake Brewing. “We love the pride and the connection our customers feel when they drink a beer named after a favorite activity or place in our beautiful state.”

Big Lake recently announced a 50 percent brewing expansion with two new 30-barrel fermenters and a new brite tank, increasing the brewery’s overall output to 5,000 barrels per year. Since opening in 2013, Big Lake has grown more than 400 percent, and recently landed on the Brewers Association list of fastest-growing independent and craft breweries in the United States, one of only two Michigan breweries on the list.

Lake King and Camper are now in distribution across the entire state, in retail stores through Imperial Beverage, and on draft in bars and restaurants.

About Big Lake Brewing

Big Lake Brewing is a craft brewery located on 7th St. in downtown Holland, Mich. The taproom has more than 15 taps, always full of handcrafted beer in a variety of styles, made by a passionate team of brewers who love to experiment. The brewery also offers a full hand-crafted lunch and dinner menu in the taproom, focusing on pizzas, sandwiches, salads and more, all made from scratch with the same care and love as their beer.

Elk Rapids, Mich. – Short’s Brewing Co. announces the 4th annual release of their #WithoutDelayIPA, Psychedelic Cat Grass. Packaged, distributed, and often consumed within 24 hours in Michigan, Psychedelic Cat Grass is the freshest India Pale Ale imaginable in distribution. This year, packaging of Psychedelic Cat Grass will begin at 12:01 am on Friday, May 17th with distribution to take place throughout the day in Michigan and the following week in Short’s expanded distribution footprint.

According to Pauline Knighton-Prueter, Short’s Brewing Co. Sales Manager, “Short’s is all about pushing the limits and doing crazy awesome things in the name of good, fresh beer. This project brings the Short’s staff together as it is an ultimate teamwork exercise, and each year, that is my favorite part about this day. We also want to give a shout out of appreciation to all of our distribution partners, drivers, and pilots who help us make this project a reality each year.”

This year, Psychedelic Cat Grass will be released throughout Michigan within 24 hours, while select locations will receive it throughout the Great Lakes Region also on Friday, May 17th. For the absolute freshest Psychedelic Cat Grass, visit Short’s Pull Barn at their production facility in Elk Rapids for beer right off the line shortly after midnight. Full distribution of the beer in the Great Lakes Region and Florida will take place the following week.

The brewery has partnered with three outfitters to celebrate the milestone anniversary

Holland, Mich. — New Holland Brewing Company has partnered with REI Co-op, Merrell and Woosah Outfitters to celebrate 100 years of Michigan State Parks. Together, the partners have crafted a special beer and will host a series of events to benefit the state’s scenic parks.

“This partnership with Michigan State Parks is our way of showcasing the natural beauty that our state has to offer and the amazing parks that allow people to access these beautiful places,” said New Holland Brewing Company Brand Manager Adam Dickerson.

Nearly 100 years ago, the Michigan State Parks Commission was established to acquire natural lands for use as public parks. This year, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is celebrating those 100 years by highlighting the history of the parks and encouraging the public to support their future.

“The centennial is an opportunity to look back and give forward; to celebrate the 100 years of memories made in state parks, but also to engage and empower the next generation of state park enthusiasts to take action and ownership for the next 100 years,” said Ron Olson, chief of the Parks and Recreation Division for the Michigan DNR.

New Holland Brewing Company partnered with REI and Woosah Outfitters to create a special beer for the occasion.

Lake and Trail Lager is a copper lager, perfect for drinking after a day of hiking Michigan’s scenic state park trails. It will be released in six packs of cans and distributed only in Michigan. This beer will support Michigan State Parks and the centennial anniversary.

Woosah Outfitters Founder and Owner Erica Lang designed the Lake and Trail Lager cans. Using her signature woodcut technique, she drew inspiration from spending time in Michigan’s great outdoors.

“I wanted to capture some of the magic and bliss I feel hiking on Michigan trails—like catching the sunrise and sunset, feeling so small surrounded by the towering rows of pines and of course that big view of the lake,” Lang said. “The scene I carved combines all of these feelings into one beautiful trail.”

A release party for the beer will take place on June 29 at Woosah’s outdoor garden space and coffee shop, Outside Coffee Co. Woosah will be unveiling new gear in the shop and offering free beer outdoors with live music performances throughout the evening.

A series of hike and beer dinners to benefit Michigan State Parks will feature New Holland beers paired with a three-course meal. The “Trail to Table” dinners will take place at Leelanau State Park in Northport on July 27, P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon on July 28 and Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton on September 21.

The P.J. Hoffmaster “Trail to Table” event will be women only, in celebration of Genevieve Gillette, the “First Lady” of Michigan State Parks. Funds from this event will benefit the Gillette Nature Center.

“Genevieve Gillette was a pivotal leader in the early days of the state park system, and she is the namesake of the nature center for which we are raising funds,” Dickerson said. “We also wanted to provide an environment that is welcoming and comfortable for women craft beer drinkers, when so many other beer events tend to be very male oriented.”

New Holland has partnered with REI and Merrell to provide added experiences to the “Trail to Table” events. Attendees will start the day with Merrell shoe demos and an approximately two-hour guided hike sure to provide scenic views of some of Michigan’s most beautiful landscapes. Following the hike, guests will have opportunities to connect with local REI experts, play yard games and enjoy the park before partaking in a beer dinner. The beer dinner will be set within the park and will feature a three-course meal with New Holland beer pairings. Each attendee will receive a complimentary REI Co-op Flash 22 Pack, courtesy of REI. Tickets are available online for $75 each and are capped at 75 tickets per event.

“As we open our new store in Grand Rapids, we are thrilled to support Michigan State Parks and the outdoor places that make this region special,” said Jessica Ganss, REI Grand Rapids store manager. “Our state parks provide some of the best opportunities to hike, camp and paddle, and this investment will help ensure they remain accessible for the next 100 years.”

One hundred percent of the proceeds from the “Trail to Table” events will benefit the hosting parks.

“From helping to generate funding for a track chair at Island Lake, to raising money for new, accessible playgrounds at Leelanau State Park, this partnership is helping state parks be relevant to everyone who visits and values them,” Olson said.

Helping to fund initiatives like these is a key reason New Holland has brought these partners together.

“We want to encourage others to give back to Michigan State Parks,” Dickerson said. “The events are the perfect way to financially support the state parks while participating in an amazing experience that will be sure to live on as a great memory for those who attend.”

Learn more about the partnership and purchase tickets for the “Trail to Table” events on New Holland’s website.

Lake and Trail Lager Release Party

Celebrate the release of the Lake and Trail Lager brewed in collaboration with REI and Woosah Outfitters to support Michigan State Parks. Enjoy free beer and catch live music outdoors, and check out new Woosah gear in the shop.

Join New Holland, Merrell, REI and Michigan State Parks to hike the trails at one of Michigan’s beautiful state parks, and then refuel with a three-course meal paired with New Holland beers. Things will kick off with a shoe demo from Merrell, followed by a hike through the hosting park. Attendees will receive a complimentary REI Co-op Flash 22 Pack, courtesy of REI. Tickets are available for purchase online for $75 each, with a 75 ticket cap for each event.

Harden the Hop Up Double IPA Debuts March 28

Comstock Park, Mich. – Perrin Brewing announces the release of Harden The Hop Up Double IPA, a citrus-forward DIPA showcasing hop varietals from New Zealand and Australia. Harden The Hop Up is part of Perrin’s new Side Hustle Series, which highlights experimental and unique beer styles. Harden The Hop Up will be available in 12oz 6-pack cans and on draft.

A blend of rare hops elevates Harden The Hop Up to zesty heights of citrus perfection, highlighted with subtle stonefruit characteristics at 8.5% ABV. Perrin brewers used juicy, citrusy Galaxy hops in the brew, along with Galaxy’s “little sister,” Ella, which offers a floral nose and slight spice. Complex Enigma hops heighten the flavors and aromas and add notes of pinot gris. Hop varietals from the Oceania geographic region, to which Australia and New Zealand belong, are highly sought after for their fruitiness and high alpha acid ratings.

A new Side Hustle Series beer will be released every other month on draft and 6-pack throughout Michigan.The Side Hustle Series allows Perrin’s brewers to creatively explore new ingredients and techniques, and ultimately provide Michigan craft beer lovers with innovative new flavors.

Harden The Hop Up follows the release of Carrot Cake Cream Ale (5.8% ABV) in the Side Hustle Series. Carrot Cake Cream Ale is a slightly sweet and creamy ale blended with real carrots, pineapple, lactose and a wide variety of specialty malts for a rich cake flavor and malty backbone.

Harden the Hop Up launches in the Perrin Pub on Thursday, March 28 and enters the Michigan market starting in April.

About Perrin Brewing Company

Established in 2012, Perrin Brewing Company is a young and rapidly growing craft brewery based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Perrin is committed to crafting high-quality and consistent brews and has garnered a loyal local following and a strong reputation for its unique beers. The brewery has won numerous awards including “The World’s Top New Beer Release of 2015” by RateBeer for its No Rules Vietnamese Porter. Through the 2015 partnership with CANarchy, Perrin has experienced exponential growth among package offerings, out-of-state distribution and an increase to over 25,000 barrels of production.

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Rockford, Mich — Rockford Brewing Company will be hosting a weekend long party on Friday December 21 and Saturday December 22 to celebrate its 6th year of business. Attendees can expect a specialty food menu, discounts, beer releases, live music and more.

On Friday December 21 from 11 am – midnight, patrons can bring in a stein and fill it with 32 ounces of select beer for $5, enjoy a Bavarian themed menu, and also have a chance to win gift cards and mug club memberships throughout the day. Popular country/pop artist Kari Lynch will be performing at 8:30 p.m. In addition to food, beer and entertainment, Rockford Brewing Company gift cards will be discounted as followed: $20 for $25 gift card or $40 for a $50 gift card.

The following day, Saturday, December 22, will be a holiday extravaganza with holiday-themed trivia (teams of four) starting at 4 p.m. with mug club memberships for the winning team, an ugly sweater party, “A Charles Dickens Christmas” inspired menu, and a holiday set from local rockabilly band Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys at 8:30 p.m. Plus, all merchandise will be 50% off.

Rockford Brewing Company will be releasing two new beers: an imperial oatmeal coffee stout, and an amber ale.

Seth Rivard, Co-owner of Rockford Brewing Company, comments on their growth over the years, “We’ve had an exciting six years in the Rockford community and now we want to throw a party for all of those who supported us,“ said Rivard. “Since inception we’ve opened a kitchen, started bottling and canning our brews and putting them into statewide distribution, won awards, and more. We not only want to celebrate our business, but the customers and staff who have helped us get to where we are today.”

Rockford Brewing Company focuses on three things: quality, community, and culture. Founded in 2011 along the scenic Rogue River and White Pine Trail, RBC believes in celebrating the drinking and food culture from around the world while utilizing the best ingredients West Michigan has to offer. They are also a music and artist venue, showcasing local talent and providing a gathering space for all. Brewing beers and creating food that are both innovative and familiar, RBC is your home away from home.